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Definition of Blood pressure
1. Noun. The pressure of the circulating blood against the walls of the blood vessels; results from the systole of the left ventricle of the heart; sometimes measured for a quick evaluation of a person's health. "Adult blood pressure is considered normal at 120/80 where the first number is the systolic pressure and the second is the diastolic pressure"
Group relationships: Circulation
Generic synonyms: Force Per Unit Area, Pressure, Pressure Level, Vital Sign
Medical Definition of Blood pressure
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